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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,319.24, 117,731.22 and 60,125

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,319.24, 117,731.22 and 60,125 is: 82,965.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,319.24 : 117,731.22 = 60,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,319.24/117,731.22 = 60,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,319.24x = 117,731.22 × 60,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,319.24x = 7,078,589,602.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,078,589,602.50/85,319.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,965.92

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